Nicolas Gaitan included in Benfica squad to face Naval – Portuguese Primeira Liga News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International, Nicolas Gaitan, has been included in the Benfica squad to take on Naval in the Portuguese Cup. The Reds have a number of players out due to injury and Gaitan has been added to Jorge Jesus’ plans as a last minute replacement.
23-year-old, Nicolas Gaitan, has been having undoubtedly one of the finest seasons in his career so far. The attacker has been one of the most consistent players at Estadio da Luz this term and has attracted attention from several top European sides.
Although he is not able to get onto the score sheet on a regular basis, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Boca-Juniors-c38658 remains one of the most prized players at the club due to his ability to change the game with a single moment of magic.
That talent coupled with his tenacity to provide goal scoring opportunities for his teammates has reportedly placed Gaitan on the radar of clubs like Manchester United, who are allegedly looking to acquire his services in the near future.
Although he may be linked with a move to greener pastures, the midfielder remains a first choice at the Stadium of Light and is essential to Jorge Jesus’ plans.
Such is his commitment that the tactician has included him in the upcoming game against Naval, despite the player coming off International duty.
Benfica are facing a dire problem as a number of star players at the helm have been injured, while others are not featuring due to their recent games for their respective National teams.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Matic-c27531 and Enzo Perez are sidelined due to injuries.
With a majority of regular starters out for the crucial Portuguese Cup tie, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus has named Nicolas Gaitan in his squad to face Naval.
Joining him in the team will be prominent names such as Javi Garcia, Nolito and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437, who are also ready to get back to things on the domestic front.
With Gaitan playing for the Lisbon giants, a win will be easy to secure against the lowly Naval despite Benfica being the away side for this one.
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